How do you store your luger?

54gullwing · 09-20-2007, 10:25 PM

You guys keep them in a blanker type zip up holder, or in a gun safe, or do some keep them in a original style holster. Just wondering...

Edward Tinker · 09-20-2007, 11:16 PM

here are a few threads on the same question:

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...&threadid=6374

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...threadid=14161

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...threadid=13068

Mauser720 · 09-20-2007, 11:27 PM

I think all the comments in the three threads that Ed Tinker has provided are valid. Depending on your circumstances, you might also want to consider using a "Golden Rod" dehumidifier. These are golden tubes that come in several lengths, and contain a low wattage heating element. When plugged in, the heat tends to drive out the moisture in whatever container you may be using to store your collection. I would also be careful about using just any plastic bag to store a firearm, since the chemicals in some of them can spot the bluing over a period of time. Instead, consider using special plastic bags designed just for storing handguns, and specail chemical impregnated paper to wrap them in. All three of these products are available from Brownells, but probably other sources too. I would be real careful about laying guns on oil soaked rags or cloth, due to the possibility of spontaneous combustion.

Mauser720 - Ron

Edward Tinker · 09-21-2007, 07:18 AM

Matthew to follow up a bit, my answer is yes to all your questions. I live where it is very dry, so even leaving them out is not a worry. When gone from the house, they are placed in "bore-store" socks and locked in a safe.

Ed

Curly1 · 09-21-2007, 11:02 PM

I use borestore socks in my cabinet

lew1 · 09-21-2007, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 54gullwing
You guys keep them in a blanker type zip up holder, or in a gun safe, or do some keep them in a original style holster. Just wondering...

Loaded, under my pillow, etc.

thegundude · 09-21-2007, 11:49 PM

For pistols in the vault I use a pegboard with rubber coated metal pegs. You can get a whole lot of them stored together in one place and get your mits on them easily...

lew1 · 09-22-2007, 02:57 PM

That is not a bad idea. Saves on space.

Captain Emo · 10-15-2007, 08:28 PM

That looks like a great way to store your pistols.

pipeman45 · 10-15-2007, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by thegundude
For pistols in the vault I use a pegboard with rubber coated metal pegs. You can get a whole lot of them stored together in one place and get your mits on them easily...

Sooo.
Now I know why I can't seem to find any nice old Colts or S&W's around anymore.
Very nice collection you have there.

thegundude · 10-16-2007, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pipeman45
Sooo.
Now I know why I can't seem to find any nice old Colts or S&W's around anymore.
Very nice collection you have there.

Thank you, Sir! It's mostly Colt Police Positives and it's an old picture but it does show the method very well.

Here's some updated pictures.

Chipperman · 10-17-2007, 04:49 PM

Sorry, but I have to ask...

What's up with the little pieces of tape?

thegundude · 10-17-2007, 05:04 PM

Oh yeah, sorry 'bout that. I caught myself in the middle of an inventory. the number of guns in the vault didn't match the number of guns in the GunTracker computer program and I'm trying to find the discrepency.

I didn't even notice the tape when I took the picture. I guess it's about time I should finish the inventory...

Chipperman · 10-17-2007, 07:09 PM

Ah.
I was wondering if it was a way to keep track during a cleaning cycle.
Guess I was along the right lines.

Hope you end up with an extra gun, and not a missing one.

thegundude · 10-17-2007, 07:46 PM

LOL!!

Yeah, me too. I'm sure I have more in the vault than listed in the computer so I won't come up short.

Steinar · 10-18-2007, 02:56 AM

Just not go for this museum's way of displaying their Suhl and Krieghoff

(I showed these pictures in a previous thread somewhere.. sorry if it brings out tears once again)
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/img_7761.jpg
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/img_7760.jpg
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/img_7762.jpg
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/img_7763.jpg
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/img_7764.jpg
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/img_7766.jpg

thegundude · 10-18-2007, 07:57 AM

Steinar, the person who did that is a blithering idiot. How could one be so stupid and be able to get their hands on such beautiful and rare Lugers is just beyond my reckoning...

Steinar · 10-18-2007, 09:17 AM

hmm.. jeah.. I wish they where paperweights at least, could not help fondeling a little with them, found out that they where still going strong.
The rustly one is the Suhl.. with truly fantastic grips and and matching mag. The Krieg I first thought was a relue, because it was darker than I'm used to. But in the 'inside' of the frame, it was shiny.. so it might be a minty excample. Owner has no idea of the value ..beleve it or not.. most people just have no interest in Lugers

I'm concidering making a nice wooden display for him, big enough for two lugers, the schmeizer and K98. Top it with a glass and since his little museum is located in an old bunkers, plenty of silica gel! Then give it to him along with two deactivated Lugers and money for a much stronger lock on the door into the bunker.. as a trade for his lugers.
What do you guys think? Don't wan't to fool him on this.. (the man is in his 80's btw)

thegundude · 10-18-2007, 10:32 AM

Steinar, IMHO anyone (and I don't care how old he is) that stores a gun in that fashion deserves to have his ass handed to him. It's a sensible deal but I don't think he'll go for it though, given the indications for his ability to make sensible decisions.

Personally, I'd give it a try. He clearly has no special attachment to them and you might just save two historic guns.

MFC · 10-18-2007, 10:36 AM

Steinar,
Like you said, he obviously has zero interest in the collectability and preservation of the lugers. The Kreig will look like the Suhl before too long. In my opinion, you would be rescuing them.
Please try, and let us know what he decides.
Mike C.

09-20-2007, 10:25 PM	#1
54gullwing User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How do you store your luger? You guys keep them in a blanker type zip up holder, or in a gun safe, or do some keep them in a original style holster. Just wondering...

09-20-2007, 11:16 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	here are a few threads on the same question: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...&threadid=6374 http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...threadid=14161 http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...threadid=13068 __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

09-20-2007, 11:27 PM	#3
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	I think all the comments in the three threads that Ed Tinker has provided are valid. Depending on your circumstances, you might also want to consider using a "Golden Rod" dehumidifier. These are golden tubes that come in several lengths, and contain a low wattage heating element. When plugged in, the heat tends to drive out the moisture in whatever container you may be using to store your collection. I would also be careful about using just any plastic bag to store a firearm, since the chemicals in some of them can spot the bluing over a period of time. Instead, consider using special plastic bags designed just for storing handguns, and specail chemical impregnated paper to wrap them in. All three of these products are available from Brownells, but probably other sources too. I would be real careful about laying guns on oil soaked rags or cloth, due to the possibility of spontaneous combustion. Mauser720 - Ron __________________ Mauser720 - Ron "Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it."

09-21-2007, 07:18 AM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Matthew to follow up a bit, my answer is yes to all your questions. I live where it is very dry, so even leaving them out is not a worry. When gone from the house, they are placed in "bore-store" socks and locked in a safe. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

09-21-2007, 11:02 PM	#5
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,228 Thanks: 111 Thanked 702 Times in 364 Posts	I use borestore socks in my cabinet __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

09-21-2007, 11:49 PM	#7
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	For pistols in the vault I use a pegboard with rubber coated metal pegs. You can get a whole lot of them stored together in one place and get your mits on them easily... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

09-22-2007, 02:57 PM	#8
lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	That is not a bad idea. Saves on space. __________________ charlie

10-15-2007, 08:28 PM	#9
Captain Emo User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mid-West Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That looks like a great way to store your pistols.

10-17-2007, 04:49 PM	#12
Chipperman User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry, but I have to ask... What's up with the little pieces of tape?

10-17-2007, 05:04 PM	#13
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Oh yeah, sorry 'bout that. I caught myself in the middle of an inventory. the number of guns in the vault didn't match the number of guns in the GunTracker computer program and I'm trying to find the discrepency. I didn't even notice the tape when I took the picture. I guess it's about time I should finish the inventory... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

10-17-2007, 07:09 PM	#14
Chipperman User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ah. I was wondering if it was a way to keep track during a cleaning cycle. Guess I was along the right lines. Hope you end up with an extra gun, and not a missing one.

10-17-2007, 07:46 PM	#15
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	LOL!! Yeah, me too. I'm sure I have more in the vault than listed in the computer so I won't come up short. __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

10-18-2007, 02:56 AM	#16
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	Just not go for this museum's way of displaying their Suhl and Krieghoff (I showed these pictures in a previous thread somewhere.. sorry if it brings out tears once again) http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/img_7761.jpg http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/img_7760.jpg http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/img_7762.jpg http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/img_7763.jpg http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/img_7764.jpg http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/img_7766.jpg __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

10-18-2007, 07:57 AM	#17
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Steinar, the person who did that is a blithering idiot. How could one be so stupid and be able to get their hands on such beautiful and rare Lugers is just beyond my reckoning... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

10-18-2007, 09:17 AM	#18
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	hmm.. jeah.. I wish they where paperweights at least, could not help fondeling a little with them, found out that they where still going strong. The rustly one is the Suhl.. with truly fantastic grips and and matching mag. The Krieg I first thought was a relue, because it was darker than I'm used to. But in the 'inside' of the frame, it was shiny.. so it might be a minty excample. Owner has no idea of the value ..beleve it or not.. most people just have no interest in Lugers I'm concidering making a nice wooden display for him, big enough for two lugers, the schmeizer and K98. Top it with a glass and since his little museum is located in an old bunkers, plenty of silica gel! Then give it to him along with two deactivated Lugers and money for a much stronger lock on the door into the bunker.. as a trade for his lugers. What do you guys think? Don't wan't to fool him on this.. (the man is in his 80's btw) __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

10-18-2007, 10:32 AM	#19
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Steinar, IMHO anyone (and I don't care how old he is) that stores a gun in that fashion deserves to have his ass handed to him. It's a sensible deal but I don't think he'll go for it though, given the indications for his ability to make sensible decisions. Personally, I'd give it a try. He clearly has no special attachment to them and you might just save two historic guns. __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

10-18-2007, 10:36 AM	#20
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Steinar, Like you said, he obviously has zero interest in the collectability and preservation of the lugers. The Kreig will look like the Suhl before too long. In my opinion, you would be rescuing them. Please try, and let us know what he decides. Mike C. __________________ Mike C.